Project GRACE, a Scarborough nonprofit of “neighbors helping neighbors,” will host its 12th annual fuel rally Feb. 10. The rally raises funds for fuel assistance and will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Scarborough Public Library. The event will include a book sale, bake sale, sock drive, bottle drive, music and more. […]
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Three House District 122 candidates on South Portland ballot
South Portland voters will decide between three candidates in the March 5 election for House District 122 representative. The candidates running to serve the remainder of the late Rep. Louis Galgay Reckitt’s term are Matthew Beck, a Democrat, and Tristram Howard and Brendan Williams, both independents. The winner will hold the office until December. Reckitt […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Comedy Saturday 1/27 The Doppelbloopers: 7:30 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. $18 advance, $22 at door. chocolatechurcharts.org Sunday 1/28 Lucas Zelnick: 8 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $30. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 2/1 “From Away”: 7 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. facebook.com/mainehouseofcomedy Friday 2/2 […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Books/Authors Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, or Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland, in bad weather. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted by Portland Public Library. portlandlibrary.com Books a la Carte: 2 p.m., third Tuesday, book and author discussions, no assigned reading. People Plus, 35 Union […]
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School Notebook: Jan. 24
Deadline is March 29 for Upcycle Challenge Students in first through 12th grade can participate in ecomaine’s annual Upcycle Challenge for the chance to win a $250 award. Two winners will be selected from groups split by grade – 1-6 and 7-12. Participants are asked to “transform discarded items into fresh, functional designs,” the organization […]
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Southern Meetings: Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Cape Elizabeth Sat. 1/27 10 a.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Gull Crest Mon. 1/29 4 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Thu. 2/1 8:30 a.m. School Building Advisory Zoom Thu. 2/1 4:15 p.m. School Board Policy Town Hall Thu. 2/1 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Forum Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 2/1 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works […]
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Letter: Urge Costco to cut ties with Citibank
In addition to electrifying as much of our energy consumption as possible, Mainers need to move quickly to sustainable financial practices – two of the most impactful actions we can take toward climate action. Costco’s credit card partnership with Citibank has significant environmental consequences. Citibank has invested a staggering $332 billion in new fossil fuel […]
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Letter: Bellows engaging in election interference
Dawn Roberts, in her Jan. 7 letter, “Decision about Trump on ballot raising wrong questions,” suggests that “it would be difficult to establish with confidence whether Trump was qualified to appear on the primary ballot.” Bellows thought not. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows stated, “I have little trouble concluding that the events of Jan. 6, […]
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People and Business: Jan. 24
Hires, promotions, appointments John Bentley was promoted to senior vice president, chief information officer at Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. He joined the bank as an information security officer in 2022. SBSI also hired Stephanie Paquet as senior vice president, director of risk management. Paquet has 20 years of experience in community banking. Christine Cram […]
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The fishing shacks: ‘Those old buildings had a soul and a heartbeat’
The historic fishing shacks that were swept away in the Jan. 13 storm played a big role in the lives of South Portland residents.